Speech Therapist (195 Days) Rogers 199

• Masters degree or higher in Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation (TDLR) OR Bachelors degree with a Texas Educator Certificate in Speech and Hearing Therapy (PK-12) and/or valid TX license for Speech and Language Pathology granted by TDLR
• 0 to 1 year of experience providing speech therapy services to typical caseloads in school setting or 2 years of experience as a school based SLP managing all duties of a full caseload to be considered for supervision of licensed SLP-Assistant(s) and/or SLP-Intern(s)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to speech and language therapy services
• Knowledge of assessments assessment procedures completing/writing reports following an evaluation ARD/IEP meetings (both documentation and conducting meetings) IEPs therapy provision (e.g. activities materials timing curriculum alignment etc.) and documentation of services provided
• Zero to one year experience in a public school setting preferred for typical caseload; two years experience required for supervision of SLP-Assistant and/or SLP-Intern or prior supervision experience of SLP-Assistant and/or SLP-Intern
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer/technology skills (e.g. email electronic calendars keyboarding ability to learn software applications etc.)
• Ability to concentrate on detailed work
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with a wide variety of district personnel
• Must have own/reliable transportation
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

• Provide speech therapy services to students on assigned caseload
• Conduct speech and language assessment and consultation in varied settings
• Conduct attend provide needed documentation and participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for students needing speech therapy services
• Attend MTSS/SST meetings for students referred for speech and language concerns
• Refer students for additional evaluations and consultations as needed
• Coordinate the placement and speech therapy services for Neighborhood School Speech (NSS) students
• Provide consultation and education to parents caregivers staff and other professionals regarding speech and language disorders and/or speech therapy services
• Interpret and explain test results to ARD/IEP committees
• Develop therapy plans for students based on their IEPs and curricula
• Maintain all required documentation (e.g. progress notes for documentation of therapy provision/Medicaid billing progress reports to parents completion of evaluation reports completion of ARD/IEP paperwork maintenance of student special education records communication with other professionals/parents/community resources as appropriate etc.)
• Regularly report progress to parents per ARD committee determination
• Comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and TDLR rules concerning the provision of special education related services for speech and language
• Attend network team meetings
• Participate in the districts Medicaid initiatives
• Keep abreast of current trends in the practice of speech-language pathology and continue to develop professional skills
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification as appropriate.